Community Living Campaign
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Community Living Campaign uses the power of relationships to reduce isolation and to eliminate barriers to aging in community. We do this by strengthening networks of support for individuals and across neighborhoods - networks that promote acts of kindness and a spirit of justice. We teach people how technology and social media are new tools to help individuals and organizations better reach their goals.
- Income
- $3.8 million
- Spending
- $4.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 83%
- Employees
- 56
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $113,527, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 49% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $1.4 million spent. Neighborhood Networks Community Connectors have organized neighbors in the Bayview, Cayuga, Merced Extension Triangle, Miraloma Park, Inner Sunset, OMI (Ocean View-Merced Heights-Ingleside), Parkmerced, Sunnyside, Midtown Terrace, Crocker Amazon, Potrero Hill, Other Sunset (via Senior Power) and St. Francis Square/Western Addition neighborhoods. These networks reweave communities of support focusing on food delivery, home repairs, healthy aging, breast cancer support, advocacy, social activities, and access to transportation services. Working together with hundreds of neighborhood volunteers and the support of numerous community partners this year, we helped create connections for thousands of San Francisco neighbors.Neighborhood Networks. Every neighborhood finds its own mix of activities and interests to bring people together and build caring communities. In the past year, we coordinated community-building activities such as senior exercise classes, walking groups, and community forums. Neighbors also helped each other with countless little tasks, pitching in where needed. Connector network participants feel healthier and more connected: 95% of participants know one or more neighbors to help, 81% provided help to a neighbor, and 66% actually requested help. During the COVID crises, virtually all of our activities transitioned online, which actually increased the number of people participated. We now continue to serve our communities with a mix of online and in-person services and activities.Grocery Networks. In the past year, neighbors delivered tens of thousands of bags of produce and healthy foods, made over 10,000 visits, and over a thousand hours of phone calls and assistance to people who can't stand in line at local food pantries. Along with needed groceries, recipients are more connected and have gotten help with everything from home safety improvements to connections to more formal in-home care.
- $1.0 million spent. Computer Training, Access and Tech Support Digital Literacy and Internet Access. CLC is a leader in helping seniors use technology and social media. Through the City's SF Connected program, we offer free workshops and drop-in computer tutoring at local senior and community centers. These classes create friendships and help our neighbors connect with friends and family, as well as healthcare, financial, government, and other information that is rapidly moving online. Through our partnership with Urban Equity Group, we also provides free tech support to qualifying local residents throughout San Francisco.In the past year, our Trainers and volunteers provided thousansds of hours of computer training to hundredsd of low-income seniors and people with disabilities. Together with the Department of Aging and Adult Services and other community agencies, we are narrowing the digital divide.We also provide staff support and leadership to the San Francisco Tech Council, which is a multi-stakeholder group looking at ways to bridge the digital divide for older adults and adults with disabilities. Recently, we have added more focus to the intersection of employment and technology.We bring together neighbors, community organizations, academics, businesses, and City agencies to address issues that are too complex for any of us to solve alone. As part of our commitment to increasing technology access, we help lead and support the SF Tech Council, which brings together non profits, government, businesses, and academics to share ideas, increase resources, and develop ways to work together to close the digital divide.
- $1.0 million spent. Senior & Disability Employment and EmpowermentSF ReServe Employment: CLCs newest initiative adapts ReServe, a national program that matches seniors and adults with disabilities (ReServists) with paid service opportunities in their community. ReServists secure meaningful, part-time work while providing significant help to local non-profits, schools, businesses, and the communities they serve. Our staff assist potential ReServists with applications, developing a resume, and defining interests to facilitate a great match.In past year, over a hundred people completed applications and sixty-five ReServists were placed at community organizations. To date, the program has paid for approximately 55,000 hours of ReServist expertise at CLC and over 20 Partner organizations.In the past, we empowered hundreds of participants through Empowered Elder trainings, including several in Spanish. 99% of participants reported that they are better informed and more able to advocate for themselves and others. 81% feel more engaged in their community.
- $135,996 spent. Outreach, Coalitions & OtherWe work in coalitions to forge solutions to the large and complex challenges of creating an inclusive San Francisco where people of all ages and abilities can truly live in community. Together, we make sure the voices of seniors and adults with disabilities are heard loud and clear. We build the power of community voices to shape decisions being made by our elected officials and agencies.We helped organize the Dignity Fund Coalition, which garnered over 110 endorsements to pass a first-in-the-nation ballot measure in 2016. The Dignity Fund increases annual funding or essential community-based services and supports for San Francisco seniors and adults with disabilities for the next 20 years. For too long, funding for essential services and supports for San Francisco older adults and people with disabilities has been a yearly battle, with good years and devastating years, depending on the City budget. Were now working to support enhanced planning and accountability in support of equity, choice, independence, and dignity.Francis Goldsmith Vision & Hearing Initiative. To counter the isolating effects of hearing and vision loss, CLC includes best communication practices and assistive technologies into all of our programs. Our Connectors and Trainers travel with communication tool kits filled with assistive devices to help keep all participants engaged. In the past year, our Trainers helped over 600 computer students with vision and/or hearing disabilities. And provided adult day services centers and low-income seniors with approximately $5,000 of assistive devices.Connections for Healthy Aging Workshops has moved online with a multitude of offerings withworkshops that helps participants explore issues around aging, identify and strengthen networks of support, and advocate for themselves and others.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2008.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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